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Using some logic, if the V is better, then why don't I see the design on more pumps within the same compressor class? Puma and Porter Cable are the only ones I've seen (within the same class). If it was better, I would reckon that Ingersoll Rand would be using the pump design too.

as far decibal level i'm not totally sure? I know they CH 60gal vtwin tank i bought for 400 new is relativly quiet, can stand next to and talk. Im not sure on the duty cycle, but the IR tanks are normally 100 duty for lots of hours. I 95% of the time have enough air for most but every once in a while 11cfm at 90 is not enough. I plan on upgrading to a 3 cylinder pump which eaton says is quiter(3 smalled pistons running slower. http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catal...643/184117.htm And puts out 4 more cfm at 90psi. They say in the article most cheaper 5hp motors will burn out running constatlyt and should be replaced or put a smaller puller if it will be used extensively. I most likely will not do this as I maybe only use the compressor for 20-25 minute continous at most. Unless you are running a shop out of your garage with multiple people using air most should be fine. As far the inline design, i think it would be better for longevity of the pistons as the load on the piston is pretty well spread out. Where as the v twin has wear more on one side. At a greenhouse I worked out had a larger vtwin pump compressor that I asked about and it had been rebuild once in 40yrs. Its run almost 8-12hrs constantly every day as it the air source for the soil conveyors.